Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304: > Tilapias(Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp.,Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodonidellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp.,Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catlacatla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.), excluding edible fishoffal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: > Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0303.23.00.00
Frozen Whole Tilapia Fillets Removed
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) with heads, tails, and viscera removed but otherwise whole, excluding fish fillets of heading 0304. This product is classified under HTS 0303.23.00.00 as frozen tilapia not reduced to fillets or other fish meat. It is commonly imported for further processing or direct sale in markets.
Frozen Headed and Gutted Tilapia
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that has been headed and eviscerated but retains the body structure intact, excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.23.00.00 for frozen tilapia not further processed into meat of heading 0304. Popular for Asian markets and aquaculture imports.
Frozen Dressed Tilapia with Scales
Frozen whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) dressed by gutting but retaining scales, head, and tail, not filleted. Falls under HTS 0303.23.00.00 as frozen tilapia excluding fillets of 0304. Widely imported from China and Latin America for retail.
Frozen Whole Tilapia for Industrial Processing
Frozen unprocessed whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), including heads and viscera, destined for industrial filleting. HTS 0303.23.00.00 covers frozen tilapia excluding 0304 fillets. Bulk imports for foodservice and canning.
Frozen Tilapia Blocks 5kg
Frozen blocks of whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) weighing 5kg each, intact excluding fillets. Classified in HTS 0303.23.00.00 for frozen species-specific tilapia. Common in wholesale frozen seafood distribution.
Frozen Skin-On Tilapia Portions
Frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) cut into skin-on portions but not fully filleted, retaining skeletal structure. Under HTS 0303.23.00.00 as not meeting 0304 fillet definition. Used in ethnic food markets.
IQF Frozen Whole Tilapia
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), ungutted. HTS 0303.23.00.00 for frozen tilapia excluding 0304 meat. Preferred for premium retail thawing.